715 was an awesome experience. It is truly impressive that the chef was able to reach such a level…read moreof skill at such a young age. This 1 Michelin star restaurant serves a coursed chefs tasting menu with a combination of hot dishes and sushi. The service was attentive and friendly. The food was delicious and the atmosphere was relaxed. An overall excellent experience that I would happily enjoy again. Atmosphere: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Food: 5/5 Value: 4/5 Total: 4.75/5 Price: $$$$$ Rating Criteria: Based on comparisons to other establishments in the area 1/5: Terrible, would not recommend 2/5: Might be worth it depending on price and other factors. 3/5: Solid option. Average in this category for the area. 4/5: Above average and excels in this area. 5/5: Excellent, needs no improvement Pricing Criteria: Based on what we spent $: $0 - $50 per person $$: $50 - $100 per person $$$: $100 - $200 per person $$$$: $200 - $500 per person $$$$$: $500+ per person Please be mindful that reviews are based on personal experience which may differ from person to person based upon a multitude of factors (individual/specific workers, time of day, personal preferences, etc). Pricing may also differ and is reflected here based on what we paid for our meal. We typically enjoy multiple courses with our meals including appetizers, salads, entrees, desserts, and sometimes drinks or tasting menus when available. Please do your own research if concerned about potential pricing.

My mom took care of my kids while I went to Italy for ten days, and as a thank you, I took her to…read moredinner at 715. I'd looked into a couple of other comparable options, but found that reservations were an ordeal. 715 was easy to book on Tock, despite its small size and its Michelin star. I was even able to switch my reservation from Wednesday to Tuesday the week before, without hassle or penalty. 715 is not an address number, though confusingly, it is at 783 E. 3rd, in the part of the Arts District right by Little Tokyo. There is no sign, so just look for the other people glancing between their phones and the white brick wall next to Hojokban. We'd mostly found each other by the time we were welcomed in at 8:00. There were eight of us, and we filled the eight-seat counter. The space was attractive, minimalistic but very nice, a lot of fine wood and Japanese paneling, accented by KAWS figurines. 715 is named for chef Seigo Tamura, the numbers corresponding to the letters SE-I-GO. He ran the show with the help of one server, and everything went beautifully from beginning to end. He was a sociable host, and also, it seems worth mentioning, young and handsome for a guy with a top-tier sushi bar. Dinner was all omakase, so the only decision we had to make was on alcohol. There was an extensive sake list, but most of the bottles ran pretty deep into the three figures. I ended up doing a custom pairing with some guidance from our server, who basically asked how much I was looking to spend. I told her I wasn't trying to go nuts, and she set me up with a pairing that cost less than the average bottle and came with generous pours of multiple lovely sakes. I noticed that of the eight people there that night, I was the only one drinking. I'm sure part of this is that people want to check off Michelin stars as cheaply as possible, perhaps on a Tuesday night, but if I were managing this place, I'd ask if the sake menu was designed in a way that discouraged consumption. The food was absolutely outstanding. Dinner started with a smooth, dense peanut tofu, served with a little bit of wasabi and soy sauce. Then a delicate dish of dry-aged buri shabu shabu with daikon, Japanese pepper, and green onion. A block of what looked like agedashi tofu was in fact made with sweet snow crab, piping hot and glorious, floating in a bowl of dashi. Next came a shirako chawanmushi finished with yuzu zest. Steamed egg and sperm sacs, perhaps an acquired taste, but I was into it. Our last course before the nigiri was an excellent disc of ankimo with ponzu and wasabi. At this point, Chef Seigo sliced up a bunch of his own pickled ginger, and it was so good I ate it like candy for the rest of the meal. It was also an ideal palate cleanser between nigiri, not that I was in a hurry to get those flavors out of my mouth. Every piece was exquisite, fresh and perfectly prepared with stellar sushi rice. We had kinmedai, then sawara, then kamasu. Tachiuo, or beltfish, came charbroiled with flaky smoked sea salt. We had silky chutoro followed by an unreal piece of bluefin tuna then meltingly buttery otoro. Pressed saba sushi came in a crisp sheet of nori, a savory little mackerel taco. We had aji, then scallop with unagi sauce and yuzu, then a nigiri-sized rice bowl with uni over a mound of uni rice. The anago rounded out this luxurious parade of nigiri, and we wound down with a bowl of kinmedai broth and a sweet cake of tamago. There was a small, phenomenal dessert of soft, chewy mochi covered in a vibrant green edamame matcha paste. It came with a pour of hojicha and would've been worth a long drive all on its own. If you're looking to celebrate a special occasion or thank someone with a very extravagant gift, I'd highly recommend 715. It's one of the best restaurants in Los Angeles, and you don't have to set an alarm to get a reservation.

Food was excellent. Deliciously different. The Yakatori skewers get the top billing. We found many…read moreother dishes, including the Japanese take on Chinese congee and the fried chicken equally delicious. Service was excellent. The ambience is definitely something one might find in a small Japanese.Yakatori restaurant in Japan. Restaurant reservations are essential here. The size of the restaurant, and the way that they serve from the kitchen make walk-ins a matter of patience. You may wait upwards of an hour and a half fairly easily. Is it worth it? Sure. But not everybody will think so. The vibe of the restaurant is to let people eat drink talk and have a good time. They are very comfortable with letting people take their time. This is not a restaurant that frequently turns tables. The star down is because I really feel like they should both present on their website, and put out at their door that this is that kind of unique, relaxed dining experience. There's nothing wrong with it. You order two orders of their five sampler yakitori and it will come out over the course about an hour. Everything is made very fresh, which is wonderful. I think it would be much appreciated to people to know how the pace and style of the restaurant is set up. If you were thinking that you could drop in here and have a quick bite before going to a show or a gallery event, you would be very much in the wrong place for that kind of night. It's atypical of not only the pace of most restaurants in Los Angeles, but of restaurants in America, in general. Clarity of what the experience is would do more honor to the food that's being served and the style in which it is being served.

Came with a friend to get dinner on a Thursday and got seated right away. My friend called ahead of…read moretime for a reservation, which I highly recommend since the place does get packed quickly. We ordered a variety of skewers to try and I honest don't have a favorite because EVERYTHING was DELICIOUS! You have a choice between salt and sauce for most skewers and I like both options! - Oyako bowl: this is sooo good!!! Very very flavorful but not overly salty at all! The rice is so soft and fluffy and the chicken is sooo tender! I also like how the eggs are a little runny so they blend perfectly into the rice! - Zoisui: this is the chicken porridge with so much flavored packed! Again the chicken is super tender! Staff are super friendly! They don't validate parking but you can get partial validation at the supermarket just downstairs (minimum is $25).

one of the best meals i've ever had!! it's omakase / tasting menu style, prepared right in front of…read moreyou by chef ki & his team. i also did the wine pairing which was very generous. hard reservation to get, so if you can, snatch it immediately!! ambiance is clean and chill, you sit at the chefs counter and it's a small intimate group with one seating a night. the food was fantastic and so unique!! the only korean michelin star restaurant in los angeles!! so many unique flavors !! i would 1000% come back! you also get a copy of the menu to take home.

Finding this place is an adventure. You'll need to pull into the parking structure, enter the…read morelobby, and take the elevator down into the basement. It feels like a cool, exclusive speakeasy once you actually get inside. Luckily I've been to Kaneyoshi before so I was familiar with the layout. Ki offers a fixed tasting menu that is a really unique take on "new Korean" cuisine. They use familiar Korean ingredients and flavor profiles, but the execution and presentation feel entirely fresh and different. It's both nostalgic and innovative at the same time. The absolute highlight of the course sequence was anything off the grill, the execution was flawless, with perfect char and smokiness. The eel, octopus and lobster were my favorites. My only real critique is that I wished the portions across the fixed menu were just a bit bigger, as I left feeling like I could have eaten another course or two. The chef was easy to converse with and service was also on point.

Came for Christmas Eve dinner. Typically need a RSVP here and was lucky to get one. Was seated…read morepromptly. Ordered salmon sashimi, adagashi tofu, chicken, wagyu short rib, some don, soup with plums, and panna cotta. Everything was delicious, as usual. Probably ordered one too many dishes though! Definitely an awesome time, and will be back for sure!

Kinjiro did not disappoint. Every dish was thoughtfully prepared with fresh, high-quality…read moreingredients and bold yet balanced flavors. The menu offers a great variety of authentic Japanese comfort food, and everything we ordered was cooked perfectly. The cozy, lively atmosphere and attentive service made the experience even better. It's definitely worth the visit and a spot I'll keep coming back to.

We dined at Orsa & Winston, a Michelin-starred Italian-Japanese restaurant, last month to celebrate…read morea special birthday. Paid parking in the adjacent structure was convenient as street parking is limited. We were seated promptly at our reservation time. The restaurant seems to take reservations only, and with the few tables inside, it provided a sense of exclusivity. The atmosphere is intimate and refined, yet comfortable and unpretentious. Our tasting menu included the following: chawanmushi, carpaccio with arugula, turnip and cashew soup, rosalba radicchio salad, acorn squash pasta, scallop with truffle in miso cream, seafood porridge ($50 add-on), skate wing with huckleberry, japanese milkbread, and maple butter, and chocolate tart to conclude the meal. Each course felt innovative and harmonious. By the end, I was perfectly satisfied, not too hungry and not too full. Despite the heavy cost, the final bill does reflect the caliber of the meal. Orsa & Winston does a great job delivering a memorable and celebratory evening!

An open, informal space located in the Historic Core of Los Angeles. The tables are not crowded…read more Atmosphere is very casual, rather than "smart casual." Servers are wearing jeans. One guest wore shorts. Three wore tee shirts. A previous reviewer wrote "unpretentious." That's an understatement. There is nothing wrong with a restaurant that allows shorts, and the focus is on the food. However, had I known the dress code was so relaxed I would not have changed out of the dress shorts I had been wearing all day to put on trousers. I found it curious that several guests (4, sitting at two different tables) brought in small to medium- size backpacks with them that had to be placed near the counter, or later, a bench near the wall. The menu is a five course omakase at $150 or a vegetarian version for $160. They offer a supplemental porridge course for $49, but I did not order it. The wine pairing for $85 was well worth it. My first impression after being seated was not good. My napkin had stains on it. However, the amuse was Chawanmushi with caviar. It was delicious. It was followed by an excellent hamachi crudo with wild arugula, perfectly paired with an "orange" skin contact wine from Frulia. Next was the "vegetable" course. Soft shell crab tempura, white asparagus, egg, and caviar paired with a muscadet from a winery about a mile from where the asparagus was grown. The dish was a melody of flavor nicely accompanied by the wine. But, I think it would have been better if the crab tempura had been served hot. Pasta was interesting, as the restaurant describes itself as Japanese-Italian fusion. It was a squid ink pappardelle with lobster cream, basil, and Parmesan. Paired with rose' from Tuscany, the course served lukewarm but otherwise tasty. Next, chef sent a "gift" bonus course of seared baby scallops, grilled peach, fava beans, and corn purée. It was very good, and would have been amazing if served hot. For the fish course: salmon with grilled cherries and peach, tomatoes, and carrot sauce. It also came with Japanese milk bread. This was a "wow!" dish. My favorite of the meal. However, it was paired with an unremarkable saki. Dessert was a chocolate tart with Mascarpone, grapes, cherries, pistachios, and caramel sauce. It was delicious and not too sweet. It was paired with a refreshing sparkling dessert wine from Burgundy. An excellent choice. Service was polite and efficient. The wine pairings were well-described and good selections for the food. Overall, a delicious meal at a good price for a Michelin Star restaurant.

Guzzu Bento-ya is a Japanese bento specialty shop in Downtown LA (approximately two blocks away…read morefrom ROW DTLA) and is owned by the same restaurant group as Mo-Mo-Paradise. The goal for the shop is recreating the experience of a Japanese train station bento lunch box. This spot was ranked #26 in Yelp's Top 100 Places to Eat in LA County in 2023 and #9 in 2024. I first discovered Guzzu Bento-ya at the Belly Laughs Comedy and Food Festival in 2025 and recently decided to visit this brick-and-mortar location. [Parking]: Plenty of parking spots available right in front of the shop. [Atmosphere & amenity]: The bento shop is located in the run-down warehouse area of the Arts District and the shop closes at 3 PM. The shop has modern interior decor with coffee shop radio playing in the background. There are plenty of tables inside so customers can eat their bento on-site. The restroom requires an access code and the code is available at the cashier counter. Expect a bit of a wait as my single bento order took about 20 minutes to be ready. [Menu]: The shop offers Tier 1 Bento (aonori furikake-topped rice, pickled purple cabbage, Tokyo diner potato salad, carrot kinpira, and your choice of protein) and Tier 2 Premium Bento (Tier 1 plus miso-cured egg yolk, fukujinzuke, daigaku imo aka sweet potato, tare-glazed lotus root, broccoli namul, braised fried miso tofu, and grilled zucchini shaped like a leaf). Yelp's top two highlighted protein options are Chicken Karaage and Grilled Chicken. The shop also sells salads and sandos. *** Wild Salmon (Grilled Faroe Island Salmon fillet marinated with local honey Saikyo miso - Tier 2. $26): Other than the fried miso tofu tasted a bit salty, overall it was a well-rounded bento box. The salmon was great and I liked the little extra touches on the side dishes like the grilled zucchini shaped like a leaf. *** A solid 4.5-star on the bento and bump up for the modern interior ambiance.

Super worth it for 20 dollars for the 2 tier bento. I love the fresh ingredients they use and their…read morewell packaged lunches. They also have good parking since it's not a busy area hidden in the fashion/arts district. It's more of a pick up spot but there's actually seating inside as well. I also noticed that the prices when ordering online are 2-3 dollars more expensive so I recommend actually going in and ordering it there since it's cheaper. I got their spicy karage 2 tier lunch box and absolutely devoured it. It can definitely be a meal that can be split because there's a ton of rice and I was so full after. A side dish I want to high light is their potato egg salad which I really enjoyed and their miso cured egg yolk that paired well with the rice. All their marinated and picked veggies paired really well with the rice. The purple picked veggies were very spicy though. The karage was spicy and crispy. I will say that it was just a little overdone for my liking since there was a bitter taste but that could have been coming from the seasoning so I think next time I'll just get the soy glaze instead. I definitely recommend this spot for a nice Japanese style lunch.

Amazing homemade tofu, Tempura is lightly breaded and fresh and just flavorful!…read more Sukiyaki was also good. Attentive service.

My son asks to go here every time we go to Little Tokyo. He calls it the steak place because he…read moreloves the teriyaki steak. I like how the entrees come as a set meal with salad, miso soup, tofu, and small vegetable dishes. I've tried the nigiri sets, sushi rice bowls, and beef/rice bowls. Sushi is standard, nothing super wow but good enough. The servers are all nice and service is good. One of the servers was so sweet to my son last time. She was patient when he worked up the courage to ask for some items and brought extra cucumbers for him to snack on. We sit on the patio since our kids get a little rowdy and messy.

I never understood when people would describe dining as a religious experience. I get it now. Top…read moreservice, food was absolutely incredible! Best meal I've ever had.

A modern take on omakase that is Sushi Kaneyoshi's fun nightlife counterpart. Hosted in the same…read morebuilding (the same fishy smell permeates the space) at an intimate counter for about 10 guests, the decor of the space is less sterile and clean and more jazzy Tokyo hipster. While the fish quality here is great, you will get more bites that seem a lot more experimental with flavors and garnishes. I didn't like every single bite but I expected that. A lot more focus on creative cocktails and drink pairings instead of just sake or wine. This is a great place to try Japanese whiskey, they even have little lockers where regular patrons can store their expensive bottles they've bought for when they return, and you are welcome to grab an additional drink and chill in the space afterwards if you'd like. The chefs here were a lot more personable and fun with more of a bar vibe than a traditional omakase. Service was great, dedicated bartender was great, and though it's not the best sushi I've ever tasted, I would still bring someone back here for a unique experience. Brought my friend here for her bday and we left full and happy and a little drunk so I'd say it was a successful night!